{"product_id":"dustborn-isbn-9780063290808","title":"Dustborn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelta of Dead River sets out to rescue her family from a ruthless dictator rising to power in the Wastes and discovers a secret that will reshape her world in this postapocalyptic Western mashup for fans of Mad Max and Gunslinger Girl.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelta of Dead River has always been told to hide her back, where a map is branded on her skin to a rumored paradise called the Verdant. In a wasteland plagued by dust squalls, geomagnetic storms, and solar flares, many would kill for it—even if no one can read it. So when raiders sent by a man known as the General attack her village, Delta suspects he is searching for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelta sets out to rescue her family but quickly learns that in the Wastes no one can be trusted—perhaps not even her childhood friend, Asher, who has been missing for nearly a decade. If Delta can trust Asher, she just might decode the map and trade evidence of the Verdant to the General for her family. What Delta doesn’t count on is what waits at the Verdant: a long-forgotten secret that will shake the foundation of her entire world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Gritty Sci-Fi Western:\u003c\/b\u003e In a world ravaged by solar flares and geomagnetic storms, Delta must navigate a brutal landscape where trust is as scarce as clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Map Branded in Skin:\u003c\/b\u003e The path to a rumored paradise, the Verdant, is scarred onto Delta’s back—a secret she must protect with her life from the ruthless General who hunts her.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnemies to Lovers Tension:\u003c\/b\u003e When her long-lost childhood friend Asher returns as an enemy, Delta must decide if she can trust the boy she once knew with the fate of her family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecrets and Lies:\u003c\/b\u003e The promised paradise of the Verdant holds a secret that will shatter Delta’s understanding of her world, her family, and her own destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"[\u003cem\u003eDustborn\u003c\/em\u003e] continually reiterates the human need for friendship, love and connection...in this captivating post-apocalyptic YA thriller.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“\u003c\/strong\u003eWith its unforgettable blend of science fiction, dystopia, and Old West, DUSTBORN is one of those stories that stays branded to your heart long after you turn the final page. Prepare to be transported.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling author of My Plain Jane and the Fallen Isles Trilogy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The 100 meets Rey from Star Wars in this apocalyptic Western....Bowman sets high expectations and meets them in this standalone worthy of all YA shelves. An impeccably crafted dystopian full of beloved tropes and a generous helping of plot twists.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you love dystopian novels and post-apocalyptic worlds, \u003cem\u003eDustborn\u003c\/em\u003e by Erin Bowman deserves a prominent place on your bookshelf.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHypable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[An] intense, gritty, and propulsive novel....Will keep readers turning the pages.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBowman skillfully portrays the privation and grief that Delta bears, alongside her determination to overcome each obstacle. Absorbing world-building propels this fast-paced adventure, which has crossover appeal and series potential.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eDelta is a clever and hard heroine, and the cast of characters she forms tentative alliances with along the way are as likable as they are mysterious....a satisfying ending, sure to please readers.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eThe post-apocalyptic setting is richly drawn, with harrowing escapes from dust storms across parched land and a general sense of blistering doom...Readers will be left to ponder the sometimes warring forces of hope and truth—right after they find a cool drink of water.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890435879141,"sku":"NP9780063290808","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063290808.jpg?v=1730233278","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/dustborn-isbn-9780063290808","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}